Narayanbali
नारायणबलि
Special ritual for souls who died unnatural deaths.
About This Ritual
Narayanbali is a powerful ritual performed for souls who died unnatural
or untimely deaths - such as accidents, suicide, murder, or during childbirth. Such souls
are believed to become restless spirits (Preta) who cannot attain peace through normal
Shraddh rituals.
The ritual is complex and involves:
1. Creation of an effigy representing the deceased
2. Elaborate Vedic mantras and homas (fire ceremonies)
3. Offerings to Lord Vishnu (Narayan) on behalf of the soul
4. Special Pind Daan
5. Brahmin Bhoj (feeding Brahmins)
The ritual essentially re-creates the proper last rites that the soul missed due to the
nature of death. It is most effective when performed at sacred sites like Trimbakeshwar
(Maharashtra), Gaya (Bihar), or Prayagraj.
Significance
Narayanbali is performed to:
- Grant peace to restless souls
- Remove the effects of ancestral curses
- Address recurring family problems believed to be caused by unsatisfied spirits
- Complete the last rites for souls who didn't receive proper rituals
The presence of Lord Vishnu in the ritual is key - He has the power to grant moksha
even to souls trapped in the most difficult circumstances.